Nepeta subsessilis 'Cool Cat'

Japanese catmint

Family	Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Nepeta subsessilis 'Cool Cat' (Japanese catmint) bears faded azure and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Nepeta subsessilis 'Cool Cat' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.